This article illustrates the different ways in which we can advocate topics that are relevant to society currently. It is quite common for citizens to express their opinions, on political decisions in the UK, as they are entitled to exercise their right of freedom of speech, and these can either take place in the form of violent or non-violent actions such as marches, protests, or riots, or even through leaflets.
On Thursday 4th of November, there were group of anti-vax protestors, stationed near Orpington Bus Stop, handing out leaflets and standing with yellow posters detailed with messages such as: "The vaccine is not safe or effective". The purpose of this protest was to convey their opinion on the effectiveness of vaccines in the same way, other members of the public were trying to urge citizens to get vaccinated.
In my opinion, I believe that informative protests enable the public to choose, what best suits them in accordance with their current individual situation, however, when protests, take an enforcing stance, this can somewhat makes us more inclined, to ignore what has been said due to the way in which the facts have been presented to us.
In conclusion, we should utilise the resources at our disposable such as social media, and petitions to engage wider participation from the public, to have a say, on what they believe in, and they should present both sides of the story to promote a neutral picture of the topic at hand.
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